A while back, a close friend and longtime listener to Paternal reached out with an idea: Could her father participate in a private recording session, just like the guests on the show?

She wanted to create something meaningful for her family — a way to preserve her father’s stories, personality, humor, memories, and perspective in his own voice. Not just family history, but the small details and reflections that make someone unforgettable.

So that’s exactly what we did.

Paternal host Nick Firchau sat down with her father for a long-form conversation about the experiences that shaped his life: love, family, work, challenges, values, and the moments that mattered most to him. Together, we crafted the conversation into a beautifully edited personal audio documentary in the style of a private episode of Paternal.

The response from the family was deeply moving.

“This afternoon, the first thing I wanted to do was hear his voice and pull up the recording,” she wrote. “Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I can’t say it enough.”

Studio Stories gives families the opportunity to preserve the voices, stories, and wisdom of the people they love through a private recording experience crafted with the same care, intimacy, and professionalism you hear in every episode of Paternal.

Whether it’s a parent, grandparent, partner, mentor, or friend, these conversations become lasting family treasures — rich with memories, laughter, lessons, and personality.

Listen to sample Studio Stories segments below, and contact Nick to schedule a conversation.